Centre for Development Studies, University of the South Pacific
Full name: Centre for Development Studies
Founding date: 1991
Objectives: (a) a postgraduate programme including diplomas, MAs & PhDs; (b) research; and (c) consultancies on development issues, particularly as they impact on the Pacific region.
Main projects in globalisation studies: (a) globalization and social policy; (b) globalization and civil society; and (c) globalization and regionalization in development strategies.
Outputs: seminars, workshops, consultations, conferences, consultancies, articles.
Staff numbers: 5 core staff (3 academic and 2 support).
Director: Professor Robbie Robertson
Funding: core teaching funds are from the University of the South Pacific, with scholarships from 12 member countries, the Sasakawa Foundation. Research funds come from the EU, AusAid, NZAid and UNDP.
Street Address: PIAS-DG, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
tel: ++679-330 7869fax: ++679-330 3040
email: developmentstudies@usp.ac.fj
web: http://www.usp.ac.fj